Stay in your lane: Royal Oman Police highlight

The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has urged motorists not to overtake vehicles using road shoulders, warning that the dangerous practice increases the risk of accidents and endangers lives.

Oman’s Labour Ministry approves new temporary

The Ministry of Labour has introduced a temporary agricultural worker transfer scheme for farmers in the Najd region of Dhofar Governorate to help meet labour demand during the planting and harvesting seasons.

Oman Customs foils crystal meth smuggling

Oman Customs officials have thwarted an attempt to smuggle 1.7 kilogrammes of crystal meth illicitly concealed inside a postal parcel’s metal connector.

HH Sayyid Bilarab graces closing of Murtakaz

His Highness Sayyid Bilarab bin Haitham Al Said, Minister of State and Governor of Muscat graced the concluding ceremony for the Murtakaz Programme, which was organised by the Royal Academy of Management (RAM).

MoC signed to enhance aviation accident

The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology signed a memorandum of cooperation (MoC) with Oman Aviation Academy to expand cooperation in the investigation of aviation incidents and accidents.

Oman, UK push for Strait of Hormuz security,

Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi and UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper underscore the importance of safeguarding navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, maintaining global supply chains and advancing diplomatic efforts for regional stability.

Oman-based Indian businessman wins Dh25,000 in

Kamaludeen Anvarsha, 45, who has been residing in Oman for the past 24 years, was among the winners in the final weekly e-draw of June.

US Embassy in Muscat hosts reception marking

Ana Escrogima, US Ambassador accredited to the Sultanate of Oman, affirmed in her address that the partnership between the United States and the Sultanate of Oman constitutes an integral part of their shared history.

SalamAir expands Bangladesh network, becomes

Oman’s low-cost carrier SalamAir has announced new direct flights between Muscat and Sylhet starting in September 2026, making it the first foreign airline to operate scheduled services to all three of Bangladesh's international airports.

Oman’s EA launches ‘Environmental

The Environment Authority (EA) in Dhofar Governorate today commenced the implementation of the ‘Environmental Guardians’ initiative, coinciding with the Khareef Dhofar (monsoon) season.

Safe passage through Strait of Hormuz key to

During a phone call on Wednesday, His Excellency Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister of Oman, and Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen discussed regional and international developments, with particular focus on efforts to support the uninterrupted flow of maritime traffic through the strategic waterway.

Oman’s CPA raids expat workers’ apartment in

The Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) has seized more than 3,500 prohibited tobacco and cigarette products, along with alcoholic beverages, during a raid on an illegal distribution site in the Wilayat of Shinas, North Al Batinah Governorate.